Pierce Enforcer, Custom Contender +5 more: Structure — bumpers

Affects Pierce Enforcer, Custom Contender, Impel, Velocity, Saber, Lance, Dash · 2003–2009 — about 25 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. POTENTIAL INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY OCCUR. THE SUDDEN HOSE DEPLOYMENT MAY ALSO DISTRACT DRIVERS TRYING TO AVOID THE HOSE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

What to do

A NEW AND IMPROVED LATCH DESIGN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND A NEW HOSE BOX INCORPORATING THE NEW LATCH WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational